Mr. Vinkemeier was born on May 12, 1938, in Minneapolis
to Reginald H. and Verda M. (Hilk) Vinkemeier. He was baptized on June 5,
1938, at the Zion Lutheran Church, Benton Township, by the Rev. Herman AmEnd
and confirmed on March 29, 1953, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Watertown
Township, by the Rev. John Spomer.

Mr. Vinkemeier graduated from Watertown High School.

On April 12, 1964, he was united in marriage to Marlys
A. Rannow at the United Church of Christ in Biscay by the Rev. Bendit.

He served in the Army National Guard. He also farmed and
did mechanic and welding work.

Survivors include his wife, Marlys; daughter, Christine
Vinkemeier, of Watertown; parents, Rex and Verda Vinkemeier of Watertown;
sisters and brothers-in-law, Diane and Alan Maas of Walker, Luann and John
Peterson of Lakeville, Mary Ann and David Heldt of Watertown; brother and
sister-in-law, Reggie and Liz Vinkemeier of Watertown; sisters-in-law and
brothers-in-law, Maynard Rannow of Glencoe, Doris Bren of Litchfield, Eileen
and Glen Moehring of Biscay, Donna and Clarence Baumann of Glencoe; nieces,
nephews, other relatives and friends.